Witch of Dread

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• flowcyto Posts: 12,859 Arc User

  February 2014 edited February 2014

  I'll just go right to the questions, since its a long post.
  
  1 - Does placate grant a dmg debuff? if so does it stack with the fear debuff and mini drive?
  
  It reduces the target's dmg done and w/ the special adv also increases dmg dealt to them for the placate duration. It's debuff should stack w/ the other effects, but I could be wrong there.
  
  2 - Shadow form, Seraphim, AoPM or any other????
  
  Best pure dmg route is Ego or Shadow Form in the Ranged role (Shadow: small self heals and threat reduction, but lower passives defense; Ego: adds some all dmg resist, but no threat reduction or small heals). They won't boost Lightning Arc, though, but I'm not sure I'd keep LA in the build..
  
  The other options are sub-optimal dmg since you need to be in Hybrid or Support role, but they have diff benefits:
  Seraphim- passive heal aura and better self-heals (you only have one though), decent dmg boost.
  AoPM- less dmg than other options, but boosts all stats to make you more well-rounded; also helps allies (including the summon shadows).
  AoED- decent dmg boost for you and allies/shadows (provides no extra defenses, though), also boosts LA.
  
  If you use the auras then its advised to SS Pres since the ally buff component scales with that.
  
  3 - Ego Sleep or Grasping Shadows??
  
  For 1 more debuff? Ego Sleep w/ adv. For a more durable CC on non-bosses? Grasping Shadows.
  
  4 - If Grasping shadows would taking Presence as Primary Stat for vulnerability be worth it?
  
  If you mean purely to increase hold duration, and for only one power- then no. Holds are weak in this game during team-play (not when solo, though). If you are also using AoPM or AoED, then Pres helps boost the teammate portion of those passives, so its a good idea then if ur a team-player (Pres doesn't need to be ur primary SS, though).
  
  5 - Wise to drop Circle of Primal Dominion??
  
  "Drop" as in 'place'? or 'not include'?
  
  I assume the latter. CoPD is good for ranged tanks and also pretty handy for Gravitar if ur ranged and dun mind planting urself, but outside of those I wouldn't really bother with it. If ya need better survival as a non-tank I'd rather get a diff heal or tank cd, or an aggro drop.
  
  6 - If for example i chose Seraphim and Presence primary would Circle of Ebon Wrath make up for the dmg loss?
  
  CoEW also lowers ur healing received- something to keep in mind. The dmg boost is additive too, so its not going to be as big as listed in the tool-tip. It can somewhat make up for not being in the Ranged role and not having threat reduction as a Hybrid, but the ranged role's 25% dmg increase to ranged powers is multiplicative/final, so its likely to still well outweigh what CoEW would provide.
  Its a decent enough power if ya get in the habit of playing around it; not my cup of tea, though.
  
  7 - Ebon Void or Force Shield a/Force Sheathe?
  
  Ebon Void w/ adv is great for defenses if you have the time to build it up (though as a non-tank that may not be often). Force Sheath w/ adv is pretty nice for some extra energy, depending how often you use it. Pick the side-benefit you like, otherwise the block powers are pretty similar for non-tanks and ya can always pick one just for its looks.
  
  8 - Better aoe then Shadow Embrace?
  
  Embrace is good for the build- mix of cheap and easy AoE that can CC (with adv) and apply Fear. Dmg is a bit on the low side, though.
  
  Some Paranormal alternatives: Skarn's Bane. Also is potent buff and energy form removal, and w/ the special adv has a chance to root targets. Its expensive to maintain, though, and doesn't proc fear.
  
  Hex of Suffering is a nice little aoe cd that's also paranormal dmg (can crit, the root adv is aoe and refreshes itself). Its not spam-able and has a small radius, though.
  
  TP and TK trees have some good aoe powers (TK Maelstrom, TK Eruption, Mental Storm, Ego Storm, TK Burst)- albeit 'good' for different and many reasons.
  
  
  For ur build- I'm not sure Avenger is a good spec choice (Sentinel w/ Wither I can understand, though, at least in terms of the powers chosen).
  
  Also, is LA supposed to be ur default single target dmg power? Its a bit out of place in the build and won't receive as many dmg boosts as the paranormal stuff (I mean, it'll still hit kinda hard, but w/o Negative Ions and Energy dmg boosts it won't be nearly as good as it could be).

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• madammemayhem Posts: 34 Arc User

  February 2014 edited February 2014

  Link to this build: http://powerhouse.nullware.com/powerhouse.html?v=9&n=&d=1643f346NRV1070K000K305K704M5037G007F00J500220324051203F604N903OB03EI042kHB2u3h3BIR
  
  Name:
  
  Archetype: Freeform
  
  Super Stats:
  Level 6: Presence (Primary)
  Level 10: Intelligence (Secondary)
  Level 15: Constitution (Secondary)
  
  Talents:
  Level 1: The Radiant
  Level 6: Enduring
  Level 9: Brilliant
  Level 12: Intimidating
  Level 15: Ascetic
  Level 18: Academics
  Level 21: Showmanship
  
  Powers:
  Level 1: Shadow Bolt
  Level 1: Grasping Shadows (Rank 2, Unyielding Agony)
  Level 6: Ebon Void (Voracious Darkness)
  Level 8: Aura of Primal Majesty (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 11: Molecular Self-Assembly
  Level 14: Concentration
  Level 17: Conviction
  Level 20: Heat Wave (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 23: Fireball (Rank 2, Unstable Accelerant)
  Level 26: Lightning Arc (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 29: Ego Placate (Svengali's Guile)
  Level 32: March of the Dead (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 35: Circle of Radiant Glory (Rank 2, Rank 3)
  Level 38: Ego Surge (Nimble Mind)
  
  Travel Powers:
  Level 6: Flight
  Level 35: Teleportation
  
  Specializations:
  Presence: Dominion (2/2)
  Presence: Grandeur (3/3)
  Presence: Moment of Glory (2/3)
  Presence: Force of Will (1/2)
  Presence: Vulnerability (2/2)
  Sentinel: Torment (2/2)
  Sentinel: Sentinel Aura (3/3)
  Sentinel: Moment of Need (1/3)
  Sentinel: Wither (2/2)
  Sentinel: Genesis (2/2)
  Guardian: Fortified Gear (3/3)
  Guardian: Ruthless (2/2)
  Guardian: Find the Mark (3/3)
  Guardian: The Best Defense (2/3)
  
  
  So....another, hopefully FINAL update!
  
  Really loving all the combos and heat wave does some pretty nice dmg!

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